Will stones explode if heated in a microwave oven?
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The problem with watching TV: will it continue, or not? And why?
Cans cannot be placed in the microwave; the stones might crack.
Microwaves heat the center of an object, and if the temperature at the center becomes too high, it may explode. You’ve seen microwave-cooked eggs, right? The fried ones are absolutely terrible.
It’s obvious this is a field related to science and engineering, yet someone still thinks about such a seemingly boring question. The basic principle of microwave heating is that it causes water molecules to oscillate, and the friction between them generates heat. I guess stones (stones that don’t contain water molecules inside) are difficult to heat. Some microwave ovens also have a light wave function, similar to baking; they should be able to heat food, but I haven’t tried it yet, so I’m not sure what the outcome will be. Who wants to give it a try? Provide the experimental results. 1
It can’t be fried; how much water can common stones hold?
You could give it a try, but unfortunately I don’t have a microwave at home…